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Dairy Goat Competition

2026 DAIRY GOAT SHOW

 
Date: Saturday November 7, 2026
 
TIME: 12:30 PM
 
LOCATION: Lower East Annex Show Ring
 
JUDGE: Jennifer Lohman Peterson, Endeavor, WI
 
SCHEDULE: All Juniors followed by all Seniors
 
 
Competition Information
 
Barn Boss:Mark Keir
Entry Deadline:Tuesday October 13, 2026. Late entries can be made online until Friday October 23, 2026, with the late entry fee.
Entry Fee:
Entry Fee: $15.00 per entry
 
Late Entry Fee: $30.00 per entry
Online Entries:
https://www.assistexpo.ca/rawf (Entries will open September 8, 2026)
Trailers:
Register Here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/royalfair/events/rawf-2026-trailer-registration-203047
 

Important Dates
 
Move In
Thursday November 5, 2026, 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM or 10:00 PM - midnight and Friday November 6, 2026, midnight - 7:30 AM.
Move Out
Sunday November 8, 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. 
Exhibitor Meeting
Friday November 6, 2026, 8:00 PM, Lower East Annex Show Ring
 
 
2026 Royal Goat Show Committee
 
Dairy Goat Chair: Ed Cavanagh
 
Vice Chair: Johnathan Dougdale
 
Meat Goat Chair: Becky Vissers
 
Goat Superintendent: Mark Keir
 
Karen Cavanagh
Lois Tomlinson
Steven Backs
Grant Howley
Barry Van Camp 
Lynn Lightbody
Ed Franken
Sarah James
Anna Haupt
Tanya McCarthy
Cheri Penny
Luella Cail
Kassidy Cavanagh
 
 
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
 
  1. This show (section 600-607) is recognized as a purebred show (unless specific classes state otherwise) and as such, registrations will be governed by Livestock Rules and Regulations # 4.
  2. All incomplete entries will be treated as late entries and subject to the late entry fee. Exceptions will only be made for information pending. Please ensure ALL information is correctly filled in.
  3. Entry fees must be paid in all classes, except for the Best Udder Class and the Breed Cup classes. Please make your entries to the Breed Cup class in advance.
  4. This is an officially sanctioned show of the Canadian Goat Society (C.G.S.) and C.G.S. rules shall govern. Copies of C.G.S. rules may be obtained from the Canadian Goat Society. All transfer papers are to be completed before the show and submitted to the Agriculture Show Office at entry@royalfair.org. The original papers are to be brought with the exhibitor to the show.
  5. There shall be no limit on the number of entries that may be made by an Exhibitor. Pen space will be allotted according to the number of animals brought to the RAWF, and space available.
  6. Substitutions will be allowed as follows:
    1. Two substitutions within a breed per Exhibitor.
    2. Substitutions must be made within the same age class, and must be made by 2:00 PM, Friday November 6, 2026.
  7. No animal may be shown in more than one class except for a Championship or Special Class. All animals shown in Special Classes must have been shown in their regular classes.
  8. Animals must have been legally tattooed prior to the Fair so that no fresh ink or green ears are present. 
  9. All Canadian owned goats must be registered or recorded with the Canadian Goat Society. Original registration certificate for animals must be shown when tattoos are checked and available in the ring for Championship classes. All animals must be legibly tattooed; tattoos must match the original papers. Certificates for all animals regardless of age must be shown. No papers, no show. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  10. All goats will be checked by a committee of three C.G.S. members in good standing, conducting the required health check. Any animal not passing inspection will be asked to leave the facilities. There will be no kidding or recent signs of parturition at the RAWF. C.G.S. health rules apply. Cross checks of animals at the show and animals presented will be done by the chairperson.
  11. If an exhibitor does not agree with the health check results they may have a vet check the animal at their own expense.
  12.  In order to maintain a clean and professional show, exhibitors are not allowed to sleep in pens. Breeders are encouraged to put up a display and keep areas neat and tidy. It is preferred that all Dairy Exhibitors be dressed in white bottoms (pants or skirt), though black pants (non-athletic type) will be accepted as the alternative, and white shirts (with collar) when showing in the ring. No hats or caps are to be worn in the show ring. All overnight set ups must be taken down and out of sight for opening hours of the Fair.
  13. Each entry is to be handled by a single exhibitor who is to be competent as per rule #3 in the Livestock Rules & Regulations.
  14. Numbers may only be displayed in a harness on the front of the exhibitors and must identify all animals in the show ring.No ear tags that identify the exhibitor will be allowed.
  15. Holding pens will be available for exhibitors ringside. We encourage their use to help the shows move along smoothly.
  16. The base date for computing the age of the animal is November 6th, 2026.
  17. No accommodation will be provided for goats not properly entered and shown.
  18. Absolutely no dairy bucks will be allowed for entry in the Dairy Goat Show or in Royal barns.
 
 
JUNIOR SHOW CLASSES: Classes 1 - 3. Consist of Does less than two (2) years of age that are not in milk and have never freshened.
 
SENIOR SHOW CLASSES: Classes 6 - 10. Consist of Does that are in milk.
 


 
Prize Money
 
 
SENIOR CLASSES
 
1st
2nd
3rd
$20
$15
$10
 




Alpine
Section 600




Classes:


1.
Doe Kid, 3-6 Months
Born between May 1st, 2026 and July 31st, 2026 
 


2.
Doe Kid, 6-12 Months
Born between November 1st, 2025 and April 30th, 2026 
 


3.
Doe, Dry Yearling 12-24 Months
Born between November 2nd, 2024 and November 1st, 2025 
 


4.
Milkers 1 Year And Under 2 years
Born between November 1st, 2024 and October 31st, 2025 
 


5.
Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3
Born between November 1st, 2023 and October 31st, 2024 
 


6.
Milkers 3 Year And Under 4
Born between November 1st, 2022 and October 31st, 2023 
 


7.
Milkers 4 Years And Under 5
Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 
 


8.
Milkers, 5 Years And Over
Born before November 1st, 2021 
 


9.
Dam & Daughter Breed Challenge
Animals must have been shown in their appropriate classes within their section. Entries OWNED by the exhibitor will be eligible for the Alpine Cup.
 


10.
Breeder's Herd
Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. All animals must be bred & owned by the exhibitor.
 


Grand Champion / Reserve
  
Sponsor: Craigalleen Farm, Goodwood, ON, Banner for Grand Champion Alpine






Saanen
Section 601




Classes:


1.
Doe Kid, 3-6 Months
Born between May 1st, 2026 and July 31st, 2026 
 


2.
Doe Kid, 6-12 Months
Born between November 1st, 2025 and April 30th, 2026 
 


3.
Doe, Dry Yearling 12-24 Months
Born between November 2nd, 2024 and November 1st, 2025 
 


4.
Milkers 1 Year And Under 2
Born between November 1st, 2024 and October 31st, 2025 
 


5.
Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3
Born between November 1st, 2023 and October 31st, 2024 
 


6.
Milkers 3 Year And Under 4
Born between November 1st, 2022 and October 31st, 2023 
 


7.
Milkers 4 Years And Under 5
Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 
 


8.
Milkers, 5 Years And Over
Born before November 1st, 2021 
 


9.
Dam & Daughter Breed Challenge
Animals must be shown in their appropriate classes within their section. Entries OWNED by the exhibitor will be eligible for the Saanen Cup.
 


10.
Breeder's Herd
No entry fee
Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. All animals must be bred & owned by the exhibitor.
 


Grand Champion / Reserve
  
Sponsor: EastGen, Kemptville, ON, Banner for Grand Champion Saanen






Toggenburg
Section 602




Classes:


1.
Doe Kid, 3-6 Months
Born between May 1st, 2026 and July 31st, 2026 
 


2.
Doe Kid 6-12 Months
Born between November 1st, 2025 and April 30th, 2026 
 


3.
Doe, Dry Yearling 12-24 Months
Born between November 2nd, 2024 and November 1st, 2025 
 


4.
Milkers 1 Year And Under 2
Born between November 1st, 2024 and October 31st, 2025 
 


5.
Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3
Born between November 1st, 2023 and October 31st, 2024 
 


6.
Milkers 3 Year And Under 4
Born between November 1st, 2022 and October 31st, 2023 
 


7.
Milkers 4 Years And Under 5
Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 
 


8.
Milkers, 5 Years And Over
Born before November 1st, 2021 
 


9.
Dam & Daughter Breed Challenge Trophy
Animals must be shown in their appropriate classes within their section. Entries OWNED by the exhibitor will be eligible for the Toggenburg Cup.
 


10.
Breeder's Herd
No entry fee.
Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. All animals must be bred & owned by the exhibitor.
 


Grand Champion / Reserve
 






La Mancha
Section 603




Classes:


1.
Doe Kid, 3-6 Months
Born between May 1st, 2026 and July 31st, 2026 
 


2.
Doe Kid 6-12 Months
Born November 1st, 2025 to April 30th, 2026 
 


3.
Doe Kid 12-24 Months
Born November 1st, 2024 to October 31st, 2025 
 


4.
Milkers 1 Year And Under 2
Born November 1st, 2024 to October 31st, 2025 
 


5.
Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3
Born between November 1st, 2023 and October 31st, 2024 
 


6.
Milkers 3 Year And Under 4
Born between November 1st, 2022 and October 31st, 2023 
 


7.
Milkers 4 Years And Under 5
Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 
 


8.
Milkers, 5 Years And Over (prior To Nov 1, 2021)
Born before November 1st, 2021 
 


9.
Dam & Daughter Breed Challenge
Animals must be shown in their appropriate classes within their section. Entries OWNED by the exhibitor will be eligible for the La Mancha Cup.
 


10.
Breeder' Herd
No entry fee
Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. All animals must be bred & owned by the exhibitor.
 


Grand Champion / Reserve
  
Sponsor: Prairie*Hill, Southwold, ON, Banner for Grand Champion LaMancha






 
Nubian
 
Section 604
 




Classes:


1.
Doe Kid, 3-6 Months
Born between May 1st, 2026 and July 31st, 2026 
 


2.
Doe Kid 6-12 Months
Born between November 1st, 2025 and April 30th, 2026 
 


3.
Doe, Dry Yearling 12-24 Months
Born between November 1st, 2024 and October 31st, 2025 
 


4.
Milkers 1 Year And Under 2
Born between November 1st, 2024 and October 31st, 2025 
 


5.
Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3
Born between November 1st, 2023 and October 31st, 2024 
 


6.
Milkers 3 Year And Under 4
Born between November 1st, 2022 and October 31st, 2023 
 


7.
Milkers 4 Years And Under 5
Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 
 


8.
Milkers, 5 Years And Over
Born before November 1st, 2021 
 


9.
Dam & Daughter Breed Challenge
Animals must be shown in their appropriate classes within their section. Entries OWNED by the exhibitor will be eligible for the Nubian Cup.
 


10.
Breeder's Herd
No entry fee
Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. All animals must be bred & owned by the exhibitor.
 


Grand Champion / Reserve
 






Oberhasli
Section 605




Classes:


1.
Doe Kid, 3-6 Months
Born between May 1st, 2026 and July 31st, 2026 
 


2.
Doe Kid 6-12 Months
Born between November 1st, 2025 and April 30th, 2026 
 


3.
Doe, Dry Yearling 12-24 Months
Born between November 1st, 2024 and October 31st, 2025 
 


4.
Milkers 1 Year And Under 2
Born between November 1st, 2024 and October 31st, 2025 
 


5.
Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3
Born between November 1st, 2023 and October 31st, 2024 
 


6.
Milkers 3 Year And Under 4
Born between November 1st, 2022 and October 31st, 2023 
 


7.
Milkers 4 Years And Under 5
Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 
 


8.
Milkers, 5 Years And Over
Born before November 1st, 2021 
 


9.
Dam & Daughter
No entry fee
Animals must be shown in their appropriate classes within their section.
 


10.
Breeder's Herd
No entry fee
Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. All animals must be bred & owned by the exhibitor.
 


Grand Champion / Reserve
 






Recorded Grades
Section 606
 



Classes:


1.
Doe Kid, 3-6 Months
Born between May 1st, 2026 and July 31st, 2026 
 


2.
Doe Kid 6-12 Months
Born between November 1st, 2025 and April 30th, 2026 
 


3.
Doe, Dry Yearling 12-24 Months
Born between November 1st, 2024 and October 31st, 2025 
 


4.
Milkers 1 Year And Under 2
Born between November 1st, 2024 and October 31st, 2025 
 


5.
Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3
Born between November 1st, 2023 and October 31st, 2024 
 


6.
Milkers 3 Year And Under 4
Born between November 1st, 2022 and October 31st, 2023 
 


7.
Milkers 4 Years And Under 5
Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 
 


8.
Milkers, 5 Years And Over
Born before November 1st, 2021 
 


9.
Dam & Daughter Breed Challenge
Animals must be shown in their appropriate classes within their section. Entries OWNED by the exhibitor will be eligible for the Recorded Grades Cup.
 


10.
Breeder's Herd
No entry fee
Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. All animals must be bred & owned by the exhibitor.
 


Grand Champion / Reserve
 






Nigerian Dwarf
Section 607




Classes:


1.
Doe Kid, 3-6 Months
Born between May 1st, 2026 and July 31st, 2026 
Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea
 


2.
Doe Kid 6-12 Months
Born between November 1st, 2025 and April 30th, 2026 
Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea
 


3.
Doe, Dry Yearling 12-24 Months
Born between November 1st, 2024 and October 31st, 2025 
Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea
 


4.
Milkers 1 Year And Under 2
Born between November 1st, 2024 and October 31st, 2025 
Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea
 


5.
Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3
Born between November 1st, 2023 and October 31st, 2024 
Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea
 


6.
Milkers 3 Year And Under 4
Born between November 1st, 2022 and October 31st, 2023 
Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea
 


7.
Milkers 4 Years And Under 5
Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 
Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea
 


8.
Milkers, 5 Years And Over
Born before November 1st, 2021 
Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea
 


9.
Dam & Daughter Breed Challenge
Animals must have been shown in their appropriate classes within their section. Entries OWNED by the exhibitor will be eligible for the Cup.
 


Dam & Daughter Breed Challenge Trophy / The Nigerian Dwarf Cup
 


10.
Breeder's Herd
No entry fee
Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. All animals must be bred & owned by the exhibitor.
 


Grand Champion / Reserve
  
Sponsor: Funn With Finn, Goodwood, ON, Banner for Grand Champion Nigerian Dwarf




 
Speicals
 
 
Premier Exhibitor 
This banner will be awarded in each section. Awarded to the individual, partnership, or institution winning the largest number of points. A maximum of five (5) head exhibited by an exhibitor will be used in calculation of Premier Exhibitor. In case of a tie the following procedure will be used:
 
  • the exhibitor with the most first place animals in the senior classes only
  • the exhibitor with the most second place animals in the senior classes only
 
Junior Points: 1st - 5, 2nd - 4, 3rd - 3, 4th - 2, 5th - 1
 
Senior Points: 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 4, 5th - 2
 
Premier Breeder 
This banner will be awarded in each section. Awarded to the individual, partnership, or institution winning the largest number of points. A maximum of five (5) animals will be used in the calculation of points for the Premier Breeder titles. In case of a tie the following procedure will be used:
 
  • the exhibitor/breeder with the most first place animals in the senior classes only
  • the exhibitor/breeder with the most second place animals in the senior classes only
 
Junior Points: 1st - 5, 2nd - 4, 3rd - 3, 4th - 2, 5th - 1
 
Senior Points: 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 4, 5th - 2